School Daze

 

 

Colleges have long sold degrees as essential — not just for careers, but for identity, prestige, and belonging. But as the economy shifts and digital learning expands, that narrative is being challenged. The real question isn’t “Is college important?” — it’s “Important for whom, and for what?”

Behind the scenes, the advancement of technology is replacing the chalkboard, the books and the teacher.  Knowledge has become accessible to the masses.  $100,000.00 for college or $800.00 for a cell phone.  It's simple math.

AS AI grows more sophisticated and integrated into society, the requirements for a four year degree grows less and less, and the level of knowledge filters down to a younger and younger audience.  The body of education is sure to produce its own culture, giving the tree of knowledge new roots. 

I don't believe this to be a scary scenario.  Simply an observation.  I also believe the longer the transition takes, the smoother it will be.  Institutions such as Harvard, Yale, Princeton and the like, could be repurposed into low-income housing for all those bogged down with years still remaining on their student loans.